Wednesday

Thirty-three Pinewood Derby racers sprinted gravity-powered wooden cars of various shapes and colors rolling on plastic wheels down a 32-inch plywood track. They were competing for the best time, best design and best paint job. Every year, more than one million boys and parents team up to carve, decorate, weigh, adjust and race a Pinewood Derby car.

Led by Pinewood Derby Chairman and Scout Leader Brian Skibicki and assisted by committee members and race day pit crew Joe Pecenka, Scout Leader Kevin Pflieger, Scout Leader Gerald Pommerenck, Scout Leader Chad Carlson and Scout Leader Tom Smedley, each Scout, representing the Tigers, Wolves, Bears, Webelos I and Webelos II dens, raced three runs down the track to turn in their top time.

Each Scout's total time after three rounds was compared to the racers in the Scout's respective den. Trophies for first, second and third place were awarded in each den. The top three finishers in each den then raced in the Pack Finals to determine the top three racers, who each received a trophy.

"The boys did an excellent job and the races were very competitive," said Skibicki.

There was also a Family Open race for the parents and siblings who wanted to showcase their Pinewood Derby skills.

For more information on Pack 486 activities, go to http://eteamz.active.com/RHPack486/ or call Pack Cubmaster Carey Johnson at 441-8183.

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